HSIA declares horn-free zone, bans single-use plastic from Oct 1

HSIA declares horn-free zone, bans single-use plastic from Oct 1

The government has declared horn-free zone and imposed ban on single-use plastics at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) and its surrounding areas from October 1 as part of a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing noise and environment pollution.
The horn-free zone will cover a 3-kilometer stretch from Le Méridien hotel to the Scholastica campus, encompassing the airport and adjacent areas, according to a press release issued by Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) here.
To implement the decisions, several measures are being implemented under the guidance of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and leadership of CAAB Chairman Air-Vice Marshal Md Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan.
The measures included installation of awareness-raising banners and billboards, distribution of leaflets, and media campaigns through electronic, print, and social media.